Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
Originally Posted by
rneill
Grats on the XMC-1, Emotiva is the electronics equivalent to Ascend IMO and of course they sound fantastic together
What is really crazy is that the gain across the system seems to be perfectly matched to Ascend speakers. I've seen a lot of people have some weird power and noise issues with Emotiva gear, but mine has matched so perfectly it's been awesome. The noise floor is almost completely inaudible and the dynamics and level of clarity are jaw dropping. I rarely leave my theater now. My dogs huddle against the theater door when I'm gone. I haven't even treated my room or blacked out the walls yet!
Both companies offer world class components and performance at rock bottom prices by having a company structure that makes sense and pouring the majority of their resources into research and manufacturing. I also love how they both have a very simple, understated, yet elegant and beautiful design. It keeps the costs down while maximizing performance, utilizing what they have to make it look beautiful. It's the exact kind of philosophy that I love.
-Alex
PS4/Nvidia Shield --> Emotiva XMC-1 --> Emotiva XPA-5 --> Ascend Acoustics Sierra Towers and Horizon Center w/ RAAL tweeters (L/C/R), HTM-200 SE (Surrounds), 2x Rythmik F12 subwoofers